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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,316.09, 30,795.94 and 12,244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,316.09, 30,795.94 and 12,244.62 is: 16,897.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,316.09 : 30,795.94 = 12,244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,316.09/30,795.94 = 12,244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,316.09x = 30,795.94 × 12,244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,316.09x = 377,084,582.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,084,582.84/22,316.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,897.43

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